Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005)RegulationsRegulations Relating to the Accreditation of Institutions as Nursing Education Institutions3. Accreditation process |
| (1) | The accreditation process includes— |
| (a) | the submission of an application for accreditation; |
| (b) | the review of application for accreditation; |
| (c) | an audit, which may include an audit visit, to validate the evidence referred to in submitted documentation; |
| (d) | a decision regarding accreditation; and |
| (e) | the issuing of an accreditation certificate if the application is successful |
| (2) | The institution must be accredited by the Council to offer a programme prior to the commencement of such programme. |
| (3) | The process may be extended if the information and documentation required at any stage during the accreditation process is incomplete or if there is a delay in the submission of such information. |